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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1911

Page

3

Adopts New Way of Observance at Commonwealth Day

University of Oregon Eugene Jan 19 students lead Commonwealth Day program for first hour. Resolutions read by Charles Robinson praise Commonwealth plan and civic reform. Debates by Leahy and Moore on state resources and Governor West’s higher education message. Glee club performances and 150 student cheers conclude the session.

University of Oregon Eugene Stuents Charles Robinson Collier Tom Leahy Dobie Ralph Moores West Oregon H. A. Darnell Oregon State Grange

End Nervousness Dreams With 50 Cent MI DO NA Tablets

An advertisement claims bad dreams stem from undigested stomach food and that a 50 cent MI-DO-NA stomach tablet relieves distress in five minutes. It promotes Newlin Drug Co as seller with a money back guarantee and lists dates Jan 10 19 31.

Newl!n Drug Co

Fire your automobile into Smiths Garage and let Peale the Sign Painter turn them out new.

A fragmentary ad-like line suggests repairing or repainting vehicles at Smiths Garage with Peale the Sign Painter as the craftsman. The text is brief and lacks full context but implies automotive work and sign painting services.

Smith Peale

Spokane Invents Four 100 Horsepower Motors Airship

Spokane scientists Dr W E S Coyne and George Foster unveil the Coyne Helicopter Airship with four 100 horsepower motors lifting power of 125000 pounds. The craft, designed not to topple, rises without a start and can carry 35 to 40 passengers. A Coyne Helicopter Airship company forms to exhibit models and plan a full-sized aircraft.

Spokane Whsch Coyne W. E.S. Coyne George Foster Coyne Helicopter Airship Company

Notice of Final Settlement for Bull Estate

Ellen S Bull administratrix of William H Bull deceased files final account in Union County Oregon. County Court sets February 6 1911 at 2 PM in La Grande for hearing and objections. Dec 80 Jan 6 13 20 27.

Ellen S. Bull William H. Bull Union County State of Oregon la Grande Oregon Bull

Downs v Downs summons requires answer in six weeks

In Oregon Union County Pearl Downs sues Fred Downs in Circuit Court. The defendant must appear and answer the complaints within six weeks from the first publication of this summons or the plaintiff may proceed. The notice states it is issued in the name of the State of Oregon.

Circuit Court of the State of Oregon Union County Pearl Downs Fred Downs Circuit Court State of Oregon Geraldine Watt

Timber and Land Purchase Application in La Grande

Henry C. Zwicker of Salem has filed application No. 08205 with the U S Land Office at La Grande on June 16 1910 to buy SW 1 4 NE 1 4 and W 1 28B 1 4 in Section 24 Township 3 South Range 34 East Willamette Meridian. Land and timber appraised at 405 dollars. timber 375000 board feet at 1 dollar per M. land 30 dollars. Final proof set for February 15 1911 before the Register and Receiver. Protest or contest allowed before patent issues with corroborated affidavits. Signed S C Bramwell Register. Nov 26 Feb 3.

Department of the Interior U. S. Land’ Office la Grande Oregon Henry C. Zwicker Lee Salem Willamette Meridian Register and Receiver United States Land Office C. Bramwell Register

Notice of administration for Isabella Shaw estate

County Court of Union County Oregon issues letters of administration to Angus Shaw for the Isabella Shaw estate. All claimants must present their claims with vouchers to the administrator at Summerville Oregon within six months from the notice dated December 30, 1910.

County Court Union County Oregon Angus Shaw Isabella Shaw Summerville

Frank Bartmess Summons Issued in Oregon Suit

In the name of the State of Oregon Frank Bartmess must appear and answer the complaint in the above titled court within six consecutive weeks from the publication date as directed by the order. This notice requires the defendant to respond to the Med complaint filed against him.

Circuit Court State of Oregon Union County Frank Bartmess

Divorce Decree Sought in Union County Case

Publication notice announces that the plaintiff seeks a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony from the defendant. Under Judge J. W. Knowles order, summons run in La Grande Weekly Observer. Case docketed Dec 20 1910 with Cochran and Cochran as attorneys. dates Dec 23 to Feb 3.

J. W. Knowles la Grande Union County Oregon Cochran & Cochran

Watt v Watt Divorce Notice in Union County Oregon

Geraldine Watt sues William Watt in Sammons Oregon Union County for absolute divorce on grounds of marriage dissolution. The summons orders William Watt to answer by February 6, 1911. Published in La Grande Weekly Observer for six consecutive weeks starting December 24, 1910 under Judge J. W. Knowles and attorney J. B. Messick.

William Watt State of Oregon la Grande A. D J. W. Knowles J. B. Messick

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad Claims Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a fast acting remedy for chest congestion and pneumonia risk. It asserts reliable relief and broad sale via local dealers.

Chamberlain Deelers

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